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5 Still Life Lighting Tips for Beginners     posted on 16th of october, 2009

I'd like to share with you a quite useful note from Digital Photography School web-site:

Lighting is the single most important element of “Still Life” photography. The way a photographer uses light for still life will add mood, give context, provide interest, and ultimately, create a dynamic still life photograph. Lighting for still life is not complicated. In fact, stick to these 5 tips, and you will nail your still life shots every time.

1. Use an simple backdrop: Wrinkles and ridges in a still life photograph - unless a part of the setting - will be distracting to your main subject. Be vigilant about keeping your backdrops smooth and simple.

2. Make your lighting contrasty: Whether you...

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Very impressed by the images you include in your posting. Will now look at your portfolio. David. - posted by Davidwatmough on November 13, 2009
thanks for sharing and nice advices,beautiful pictures too! - posted by Yuritz on October 29, 2009
Thanks for the great tips we beginners need all the help we can get,
beautiful photos. I was away from dreamstime for a while and now I am back hoping to start taking photos and uploading them. - posted by Fsali on October 26, 2009

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Spooky Halloween!     posted on 22nd of october, 2009

Only 10 days remain to the most fascinating, mystic and fun year's event - All Hallows' Eve.

If you want to hold yourself in readiness, have a look on the Martha Stewart Halloween Party Workshop's web-pages or at least take note of these ideas on DT's photos:


Tags: autumn decoration fall halloween

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Very creative assortment! -Larry - posted by Lcjtripod on October 22, 2009
A fun tradition indeed, love the Halloween Montage! - posted by Marilyngould on October 22, 2009
Wonderful collection of Halloween images! - posted by Hlehnerer on October 22, 2009

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